GE PTWN8055MMS User Manual page 61

Heater Hi-Limit Thermostat
O-Ring
• The hi-limit thermostat is a safety device that monitors the temperature
of the heating element.
• The hi-limit thermostat is wired in series with the heating element.
• If the hi-limit thermostat reaches a temperature beyond its maximum
temperature rating, it will trip and disable the heating function only.
• Heating functions will be restored when the Hi-Limit thermostat cools
and resets.
• The hi-limit thermostat has a trip temperature of 185°F (85°C) +/- 5%
and a reset temperature of 86°F (30°C) +/- 5%.
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